A price-first comparison
How We Ranked Affordable Kinesiology Bachelor’s Programs
For this list of the most affordable kinesiology bachelor’s programs, eligibility starts with a bachelor’s-level record in federal CIP 31.0505, the classification that groups kinesiology and exercise science programs. A program also needs a current official program page and a numeric annual in-state tuition value at or above the $2,000 data-quality floor.
The remaining 334 programs are sorted from lowest to highest tuition, and the first 25 make the list. If two programs publish the same rate, the higher institution-wide graduation rate comes first, followed by alphabetical order. This is a tuition ranking, not the site’s broader program score. Read our full data methodology for the sources and the limits of each field.
2026 ranking
25 Most Affordable Kinesiology Bachelor’s Programs
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Rank 1: Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Boca Raton, FL · Public
Resident tuition
$2,522
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Degrees conferred
- 157
At $2,522, Florida Atlantic University holds position #1 in the tuition comparison. Federal reporting lists 157 field completions; the schoolwide graduation rate is 63%.
View Florida Atlantic University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Florida Atlantic University website
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Rank 2: Georgia Gwinnett College
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Lawrenceville, GA · Public
Resident tuition
$3,288
- Graduation rate
- 21%
- Degrees conferred
- 47
Georgia Gwinnett College reaches rank #2 with published resident tuition of $3,288. IPEDS shows 47 kinesiology or exercise science awards and reports 21% institution-wide completion.
View Georgia Gwinnett College’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Georgia Gwinnett College website
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Rank 3: University of West Florida
Exercise Science, B.S.
Pensacola, FL · Public
Resident tuition
$3,735
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Degrees conferred
- 87
Published in-state tuition of $3,735 places University of West Florida at #3. The federal record includes 87 degrees in the field; its institutional graduation rate is 59%.
View University of West Florida’s Exercise Science, B.S. University of West Florida website
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Rank 4: Texas A & M International University
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise Science
Laredo, TX · Public
Resident tuition
$3,818
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Degrees conferred
- 81
The $3,818 resident rate gives Texas A & M International University the #4 price position. Federal measures include 81 field-specific awards, alongside a 46% schoolwide graduation rate.
View Texas A & M International University’s Bachelor of Science with a Major in Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise Science Texas A & M International University website
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Rank 5: Florida Gulf Coast University
B.S. in Exercise Science
Fort Myers, FL · Public
Resident tuition
$4,191
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Degrees conferred
- 55
Florida Gulf Coast University is listed at #5 on a published in-state price of $4,191. IPEDS counts 55 annual awards in this subject and an overall graduation rate of 57%.
View Florida Gulf Coast University’s B.S. in Exercise Science Florida Gulf Coast University website
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Rank 6: Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Applied Exercise Physiology
Boone, NC · Public
Resident tuition
$4,242
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Degrees conferred
- 67
At $4,242, Appalachian State University holds position #6 in the tuition comparison. Federal reporting lists 67 field completions; the schoolwide graduation rate is 75%.
View Appalachian State University’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Applied Exercise Physiology Appalachian State University website
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Rank 7: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Kinesiology, B.S., Sports Medicine and Movement Science Concentration
Greensboro, NC · Public
Resident tuition
$4,422
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Degrees conferred
- 136
University of North Carolina at Greensboro reaches rank #7 with published resident tuition of $4,422. IPEDS shows 136 kinesiology or exercise science awards and reports 56% institution-wide completion.
View University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Kinesiology, B.S., Sports Medicine and Movement Science Concentration University of North Carolina at Greensboro website
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Rank 8: University of Central Florida
B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise and Sport Physiology)
Orlando, FL · Public
Resident tuition
$4,478
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Degrees conferred
- 418
Published in-state tuition of $4,478 places University of Central Florida at #8. The federal record includes 418 degrees in the field; its institutional graduation rate is 78%.
View University of Central Florida’s B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise and Sport Physiology) University of Central Florida website
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Rank 9: Georgia Southern University
B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Statesboro, GA · Public
Resident tuition
$4,488
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Degrees conferred
- 184
The $4,488 resident rate gives Georgia Southern University the #9 price position. Federal measures include 184 field-specific awards, alongside a 55% schoolwide graduation rate.
View Georgia Southern University’s B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Georgia Southern University website
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Rank 10: Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Kennesaw, GA · Public
Resident tuition
$4,560
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Degrees conferred
- 174
Kennesaw State University is listed at #10 on a published in-state price of $4,560. IPEDS counts 174 annual awards in this subject and an overall graduation rate of 52%.
View Kennesaw State University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Kennesaw State University website
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Rank 11: Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Alexandria, LA · Public
Resident tuition
$4,950
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Degrees conferred
- 14
At $4,950, Louisiana State University-Alexandria holds position #11 in the tuition comparison. Federal reporting lists 14 field completions; the schoolwide graduation rate is 34%.
View Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Louisiana State University-Alexandria website
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Rank 12: The University of Montana-Western
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Dillon, MT · Public
Resident tuition
$5,039
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Degrees conferred
- 14
The University of Montana-Western reaches rank #12 with published resident tuition of $5,039. IPEDS shows 14 kinesiology or exercise science awards and reports 51% institution-wide completion.
View The University of Montana-Western’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology The University of Montana-Western website
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Rank 13: McNeese State University
Kinesiology, B.S.
Lake Charles, LA · Public
Resident tuition
$5,147
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Degrees conferred
- 68
Published in-state tuition of $5,147 places McNeese State University at #13. The federal record includes 68 degrees in the field; its institutional graduation rate is 47%.
View McNeese State University’s Kinesiology, B.S. McNeese State University website
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Rank 14: University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Laramie, WY · Public
Resident tuition
$5,190
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Degrees conferred
- 67
The $5,190 resident rate gives University of Wyoming the #14 price position. Federal measures include 67 field-specific awards, alongside a 59% schoolwide graduation rate.
View University of Wyoming’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion University of Wyoming website
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Rank 15: Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Applied Exercise Science: Pre-Professional, B.S.
Stillwater, OK · Public
Resident tuition
$5,417
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Degrees conferred
- 110
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is listed at #15 on a published in-state price of $5,417. IPEDS counts 110 annual awards in this subject and an overall graduation rate of 68%.
View Oklahoma State University-Main Campus’s Applied Exercise Science: Pre-Professional, B.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus website
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Rank 16: University of Arkansas at Monticello
Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Monticello, AR · Public
Resident tuition
$5,685
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Degrees conferred
- 16
At $5,685, University of Arkansas at Monticello holds position #16 in the tuition comparison. Federal reporting lists 16 field completions; the schoolwide graduation rate is 49%.
View University of Arkansas at Monticello’s kinesiology program University of Arkansas at Monticello website
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Rank 17: Southeastern Louisiana University
B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration
Hammond, LA · Public
Resident tuition
$5,777
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Degrees conferred
- 77
Southeastern Louisiana University reaches rank #17 with published resident tuition of $5,777. IPEDS shows 77 kinesiology or exercise science awards and reports 45% institution-wide completion.
View Southeastern Louisiana University’s B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration Southeastern Louisiana University website
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Rank 18: Peru State College
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Peru, NE · Public
Resident tuition
$5,880
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Degrees conferred
- 13
Published in-state tuition of $5,880 places Peru State College at #18. The federal record includes 13 degrees in the field; its institutional graduation rate is 38%.
View Peru State College’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Peru State College website
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Rank 19: Arkansas Tech University
Health and Exercise Science, B.S. (Coaching Athletics and Physical Activity Option)
Russellville, AR · Public
Resident tuition
$5,995
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Degrees conferred
- 11
The $5,995 resident rate gives Arkansas Tech University the #19 price position. Federal measures include 11 field-specific awards, alongside a 49% schoolwide graduation rate.
View Arkansas Tech University’s Health and Exercise Science, B.S. (Coaching Athletics and Physical Activity Option) Arkansas Tech University website
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Rank 20: California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Chico, CA · Public
Resident tuition
$6,084
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Degrees conferred
- 92
California State University-Chico is listed at #20 on a published in-state price of $6,084. IPEDS counts 92 annual awards in this subject and an overall graduation rate of 63%.
View California State University-Chico’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology California State University-Chico website
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Rank 21: Adams State University
B.S./B.A. in Kinesiology
Alamosa, CO · Public
Resident tuition
$6,120
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Degrees conferred
- 27
At $6,120, Adams State University holds position #21 in the tuition comparison. Federal reporting lists 27 field completions; the schoolwide graduation rate is 39%.
View Adams State University’s B.S./B.A. in Kinesiology Adams State University website
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Rank 22: Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Cedar City, UT · Public
Resident tuition
$6,186
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Degrees conferred
- 75
Southern Utah University reaches rank #22 with published resident tuition of $6,186. IPEDS shows 75 kinesiology or exercise science awards and reports 61% institution-wide completion.
View Southern Utah University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Southern Utah University website
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Rank 23: University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Anchorage, AK · Public
Resident tuition
$6,192
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Degrees conferred
- 12
Published in-state tuition of $6,192 places University of Alaska Anchorage at #23. The federal record includes 12 degrees in the field; its institutional graduation rate is 30%.
View University of Alaska Anchorage’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology University of Alaska Anchorage website
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Rank 24: Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Kinesiology, B.S.
Texarkana, TX · Public
Resident tuition
$6,209
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Degrees conferred
- 23
The $6,209 resident rate gives Texas A&M University-Texarkana the #24 price position. Federal measures include 23 field-specific awards, alongside a 30% schoolwide graduation rate.
View Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s Kinesiology, B.S. Texas A&M University-Texarkana website
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Rank 25: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
San Antonio, TX · Public
Resident tuition
$6,266
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Degrees conferred
- 371
The University of Texas at San Antonio is listed at #25 on a published in-state price of $6,266. IPEDS counts 371 annual awards in this subject and an overall graduation rate of 53%.
View The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology The University of Texas at San Antonio website
What the Tuition Figure Includes
The most affordable kinesiology bachelor’s programs on this page are ordered by published annual in-state tuition from IPEDS. It is a consistent comparison field, but it is not a bill and it is not net price. It does not add room and board, transportation, books, laboratory or course fees, insurance, or other required expenses. It also does not subtract grants and scholarships.
The resident rate matters most at public institutions. An applicant who does not qualify for residency may face the separate out-of-state rate, while a reciprocity agreement or waiver may narrow the difference. Use the list to find lower published starting points, then compare the complete cost for your residency and aid profile. Our kinesiology degree cost guide shows how to run that second comparison.
Questions About Affordable Kinesiology Bachelor’s Programs
Start with degree fit. Compare anatomy and physiology labs, statistics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, internships, and prerequisites for the graduate program or certification you may pursue. A lower tuition is useful only if the curriculum fits the next step.
Treat the most affordable kinesiology bachelor’s programs as the start of the cost check, then request a written estimate for the same academic year from every finalist. Ask how many credits the price assumes, which course fees apply to the major, whether summer enrollment changes the total, and how transfer credit affects time to degree. Compare those answers with the full bachelor’s program ranking and the online kinesiology ranking if delivery format is part of the decision. Students also weighing institutional mission can review the separately sourced Christian kinesiology program ranking.
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Sources for Affordable Kinesiology Bachelor’s Programs
Tuition, graduation rates, institutional control, location, and degrees conferred come from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Program titles and links come from the institution pages linked on each card. The ranking dataset was last updated 2026-07-25.